Tyner's first recording with strings, this 1976 LP was to be one of his most popular, with a set list that included four originals and the standard "You Stepped Out of a Dream." Observed legendary producer Orrin Keepnews: "He was, and still remains, one of the most powerful pianists I have ever heard; many years ago having learned to merge that strength with a very personal form of lyricism—an unusual, unique combination. To me, it is this linking of power and beauty—in both the writing and the playing here—that distinguishes 'Fly With the Wind' and makes it possibly my personal favorite among the 17 albums that I worked on with this extraordinary artist during our eight years together at Milestone."

"Tyner succeeds where countless other jazz musicians have abysmally failed, regarding the fusion of strings and horns into the progressive jazz format…. The bulk of the program is designed with Tyner's high-velocity, lyrically resplendent voicings and spiraling arpeggios, but Laws' flute work serves as the icebreaker…. Moreover, Cobham and bassist Ron Carter provide the pliant undercurrent, where oboist Raymond Duste signals in a chamber-like vibe on the opening passages of 'Beyond the Sun.' Sure enough, it's Tyner at the pinnacle of his early post-Coltrane career. Essential listening."—All About Jazz